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Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
IREDA registers Historic Annual Performance in FY 2021-22
Profit jumps 83% to all-time high of Rs 634 cr
IREDA achieves record increase of loan sanction and loan disbursement by 117% and 82% respectively
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency  reported historic all-time high annual Profit After Tax  of Rs. 634 Crores and Profit Before Tax  of Rs. 834 Crores in the FY 2021-22 in midst of second and third waves of Covid Pandemic during the year, registering a massive growth of 82.88% and 46.41%, respectively over FY 2020-21.
The Board of Directors of IREDA approved the Audited Financial Results for Financial Year 2021-22 in a meeting held today while lauding the company’s outstanding performance under challenging conditions.
The Loan Book of IREDA, a NBFC under MNRE, Government of India, has grown from Rs. 27,854 as on 31st March 2021 to Rs. 33,931 Crores as on 31st March 2022 . The company registered highest-ever loan sanction of Rs. 23,921 Crores .
The loan disbursement of Rs. 16,071 Crore is the highest in the company’s history and a record increase by 82% from the previous year. The net-worth of the company as on 31st March 2022 has reachedRs. 5,268 Crores as against Rs. 2,995 Crores ending 31st March 2021 , which includes equity infusion of Rs.1,500 Crores on 28th March 2022 by Government of India.
The annual financial highlights for the FY 2021-22 as against FY 2020-21 are as follows:
- Profit Before Tax- Rs. 834 Crores as against Rs. 570 Crores 
- Profit After Tax- Rs. 634 Crores as against Rs. 346 Crores 
- Loan Sanction-Rs. 23,921 Crores as against Rs. 11,001 Crores 
- Loan Disbursement- Rs. 16,071 Crores as against Rs. 8,827 Crores 
- Loan Book- Rs. 33,931 Crores as against Rs. 27,854 Crores 
- Net-worth- Rs. 5,268 Crore as against Rs. 2,995 Crores 
- Net NPA- 3.12% as against 5.61% 
On this occasion, Shri Pradip Kumar Das, Chairman & Managing Director, IREDA conveyed his sincere gratitude to the PMO, MNRE, MoF among others for constantly guiding IREDA and extending its support at every juncture, especially for realising the awaited equity infusion. He conveyed his sincere gratitude to Shri R K Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power, New and Renewable Energy and Shri BhagawanthKhuba, Hon’ble Minister of State, New and Renewable Energy for their continuous guidance and facilitation. Shri Das also placed on record the gratitude of the company for the abiding support received from Secretary, MNRE, Senior Officials of MNRE and Board of Directors of IREDA.
Shri Das further mentioned that the remarkable achievements would not have been possible without regular co-operation and support of Statutory Auditors, RBI, and other stakeholders. Shri Das lauded the dedicated team of employees of IREDA for their commitment and relentless efforts that made the high level of results possible. He also reiterated that, "IREDA promotes transparency, good-governance and a proactive approach to ensure that the entire value chain in the operations of IREDA is happy and proudly sustains the feeling of ‘Once IREDA, Always IREDA’."
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY SHIP SHARDUL ARRIVES AT PORT LOUIS FOR MAURITIUS NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
INS Shardul, a ship of the First Training Squadron of the Indian Navy  is visiting Port Louis, Mauritius from 10 to 13 March, 2021 as part of an overseas deployment to Southern Indian Ocean nations. The ship will undertake EEZ surveillance of Mauritius, in coordination with Mauritian National Coast Guard as part of the deployment, and will also participate in the National Day celebrations of Mauritius on 12 March 2021 during the port call.
The visit by the Indian Navy ship to Mauritius on the occasion of its National Day celebrations highlights the close relations and strong friendship between the two countries and is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing maritime security cooperation between the two countries.
Indigenously built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers  Kolkata and commissioned in the Indian Navy in 2007, INS Shardul is an amphibious warfare ship capable of carrying battle tanks, troops and an integral helicopter. The ship has also played an important role in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief  operations in the recent past. Notable among these include delivery of 600 Tons of food grains to drought hit Madagascar in March 2020 and operation Samudra Setu for evacuation of overseas Indians in June 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Special Service and Features
DIPAM: Disinvestment empowered PSUs, says Finance Minister
Kochi: June 10, 2022
(The one day conference on ‘Creation of Wealth through Capital Markets’ organised by DIPAM, Union Ministry of Finance was held at Kerala Fine Arts Society Hall, Ernakulam on Friday. Union Finance Minister Smt Nirmala Sitaraman inaugurated the event. She said that disinvestment of public sector undertakings during the past decade had empowered them and energised the capital markets.
The Minister said that during 1991, the nature of public asset management marked a directional change to focus on core areas and public sector involvement was reduced. This opening up led to driving investment and promoting new start-ups. This change along with strategic disinvestment promoted efficiency and led to increase in returns enabling the players to compete with each other.
Dr. Rose Mary K Abraham, Director, DIPAM; Shri Jafar Malik, District Collector; Dr. Dhanuraj D, Chairman, Centre for Public Policy Research; Dr. V. K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geogit Financial Services; Dr. Sathosh Kumar S, Professor CUSAT; Dr. Sanesh C., Assistant Professor, Sri Vyasa NSS College, Wadakkachery; Ms Syama Kanakachandran, Rtd Bank Employee & Active Trader; Shri Leo Peter, Manager, Business Development, BSE, Kerala; Shri Anandhu Shaji, Dy Manager and State Head, NSE also spoke on various topics relating to investment and trading.
Ministry of Communications
180th Year of Establishment of Postal Services in Goa
Goa, 9 October 2020
On the occasion of World Post Day, Goa Postal Division released a Special cover & Special cancellation on “180th Year of Establishment of Postal Services in Goa”, Permanent Pictorial Cancellation on “Basilica of Bom Jesus” and Maximum Card  on “Basilica of Bom Jesus” in the hands of Chief Guest, Dr. N. Vinodkumar, Postmaster General, Goa Region, Panaji on 09th October 2020.Dr. Sudhir G Jakhere, Sr Supdt. of Post offices, Goa Division, Dr. M. R. Ramesh Kumar, President and Shri. Aslesh Kamat, Secretary, Goa Philatelic and Numismatic Society [GPNS] Goa and Postal Officials were present for the Function held at Tapal Bhavan, Panaji.
The Special cover and Special cancellation on “180th Year of Establishment of Postal Services in Goa”will be available for sale at Panaji Head Post Office w.e.f. 09.10.2020. This Special Cancellation will be available in Copper Cancellation. The sale prize of the Special cover is Rs.30/- each.
The Permanent Pictorial Cancellation on “Basilica of Bom Jesus” will be provided at Velha Goa Post Office on all articles posted/booked w.e.f. 09.10.2020.
The Maximum Card  on “Basilica of Bom Jesus” will be available for sale at Panaji Head Post Office w.e.f. 09.10.2020. It consist set of 06 Pictures of Church in a Maximum card for sale price at Rs.180/- each.VK/DR
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary MIB reviews functioning of all departments under the ministry in Bhubaneswar
Ensure local participation through innovative ways to reach out to the public: Secretary MIB
Regional and local content should remain the focus of all the media units: Shri Chandra
Shri Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of I & B reviewed the functioning of all departments under the ministry today in Bhubaneswar. Officials of Press Information Bureau, Regional Outreach Bureau, All India, Radio, Doordarshan, NABM and CBFC participated in the meeting.
The Secretary focused on maximizing the reach of information related to the flagship programs and developmental policies and initiatives of the Government. Innovative ways should be devised to attract public participation. While reviewing the functioning of all the departments under the ministry in Bhubaneswar on Friday, Shri Chandra advised the officials to generate and broadcast regional and local contents to ensure easy connect with the masses. “Focus should be on regional content. Then only the people will be able to connect and you will spread the desired message effectively,” he said.
Responding to the issue of manpower, he said that the existing manpower should be optimized taking advantage of the digital technology. The Secretary also emphasized on the importance of revenue generation, particularly by AIR & Doordarshan under Prasar Bharati. He said, for this purpose a suitable marketing strategy should be developed. He also called upon AIR & DD officials to put up innovative shows like quiz contests which are engaging enough for the listeners/viewers.
He also stressed on devising a proper feedback mechanism for assessing impact of different activities done by the field media units like Regional Outreach Bureau under the ministry. “There should be efforts to assess the impact on public about various outreach activities. This will pave way to devise better communication strategy,” the secretary said.
The secretary appreciated efforts of all the departments under the ministry in carrying out their respective mandate. The secretary later visited the Doordashan Kendra in Bhubaneswar.
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Ministry of Power
Power Minister chairs inter ministerial meeting on PLI Scheme for Battery Storage
Minster Reviews Strategy to acquire Lithium mines abroad
Union Minister of Power and MNRE Shri R.K Singh chaired an interministerial meeting on PLI scheme on Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Storage and Strategy to acquire lithium mines abroad, here yesterday evening. Officials from Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Coal , Ministry of Heavy industries, MEA ,NITI Ayog and senior officials from Power Ministry were present in the meeting.
The Minister took an update on status of Bids on PLI Scheme by Ministry of heavy industries and directed to expedite the PLI bid processes. He further discussed the availability of Lithium reserves in the world. He reviewed the probable locations where India can explore Lithium mines. The process and mechanism acquiring mines varies in different countries and we need to prepare accordingly, he added.
The Minister brought to the attention that India is a huge country in terms of energy requirements and hence our requirement for battery storage is also huge, and is estimated as 120 GWh by 2030, to support our 500 GW renewable capacity addition. He further discussed future prospects and long term planning in view of our RE Targets.
Ministry of Finance
Tamil Nadu goes for Option-1, gets permission to borrow an additional amount of Rs 9,627 crore
21 States now allowed to mobilize Rs.78,452 crore in addition to Rs 1.1 lakh crore to meet the shortfall arising out of GST implementation
The Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, has today granted permission to Tamil Nadu to raise an additional amount of Rs.9,627 crore through open market borrowings. The permission was issued after the State formally communicated its acceptance for Option-1 to meet the shortfall arising out of GST implementation. 21 States and 2 Union Territories, Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir, have so far requested Option-1.
Yesterday, the Department of Expenditure had issued permission to 20 States to raise an additional amount of Rs.68,825 crore through open market borrowings. With today’s permission, 21 States have been granted permission to mobilize Rs 78,542 crore so far.
The borrowing permission issued to the 21 States is over and above the borrowing permission of around Rs 1.10 lakh crore to be issued to enable the States to meet the revenue shortfall arising out of GST implementation. A special window is being created by the Ministry of Finance to facilitate this borrowing.
The current additional borrowing permission has been granted @ 0.50% of the Gross State Domestic Product  to those States who have opted for Option-1 out of the two options suggested by the Ministry of Finance. Under the terms of Option-1, besides getting the facility of a special window for borrowings to meet the shortfall arising out of GST implementation, States are also entitled to get unconditional permission to borrow the final instalment of 0.50% of GSDP out of the 2% additional borrowings permitted by the Government of India, under Atmanirbhar Abhiyaan on 17th May, 2020. This is over and above the Special Window of Rs 1.1 lakh crore.
Twenty States who were granted the permission yesterday were - Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
Ministry of Law and Justice
ITAT organises webinar to celebrate 71st Constitution Day
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal  celebrated the 71st Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, on 26th November, 2020 by organizing an All India Webinar. The celebrations were led by the Mr. Justice P.P. Bhatt, President, ITAT. On the occasion, Shri Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, Union Law Secretary, Shri Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India, Ms. Seema Khorana Patra, Member , Central Board of Direct Taxes and other dignitaries were present. The Vice Presidents and Members also joined. A large number of practising lawyers, Chartered Accountants, Officers of the Income Tax Department as well as the officers and staff of the ITAT were also present on the occasion.
Mr. Justice P.P. Bhatt, in his opening remarks, gave a brief insight on the goals set in the Preamble to the Constitution of India and the vision of Prime Minister in imbibing the common aims and aspirations enshrined to the ordinary citizens of the country by involving the people from all walks of life in celebrating the ‘Constitution Day’. He also stressed on the need of sincere performance of the fundamental duties by all. A lyrical version of the Preamble was also played on this occasion.
Thereafter, the gathering was addressed by Shri Y.P. Trivedi, Senior Advocate, Shri M.S. Syali, Senior Advocate, Shri SaurabhSoparkar, Senior Advocate, Smt. S.R. Anuradha, Advocate and Shri Atul Gupta, President, ICAI who enlightened the participants on the principles of Indian Constitution. Ms. Seema Khorana Patra, Member , Central Board of Direct Taxes spoke about the constitutional provisions regarding administration and collection of taxes. Shri Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India talked about the beauty and strength of the Indian Constitution. He inspired everyone to pay homage to the victims of the Mumbai attack on 26th November, 2008. He also remembered the Members of the Constituent Assembly. He spoke about the most important feature of our Constitution i.e., separation of powers of the three organs of the Sovereign State and how each organ is independent with checks and balance. Shri Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, Union Law Secretary highlighted the nuances of the Indian Constitution in detail and the freedom of judiciary in fulfilling the aims and objects of the Preamble.
Election Commission
13 Lok Sabha seats to go to polls in Rajasthan in Phase IV on 29th April
Over 2.5 crore voters to decide fate of 115 Candidates in fray for 13 PCs
28182 Polling stations in place for smooth conduct of Polls
Rajasthan will go to Polls in Phase IV of General Elections on 29th April.Rajasthan has 25 Parliamentary Constituencies , out of which 13PCswill go to Polls in Phase Four on 29 April and 12 PCs will go to Polls in Phase Five on 6th May.
In Phase Four, 115 candidates will be contesting for the 13 Lok Sabha seats.
As per the data made available, 25776993 voters, including13300801males, 12476052 females and 140 third gender voters will cast votes in Phase Four.
28182 Polling stations have been set up in place for smooth conduct of polls in this Phase.
Parliamentary Constituency wise Number of Contesting Candidates|
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SN
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Name of Parliamentary Constituency
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Number of Candidates
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1.
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Tonk- Sawai Madhopur
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8
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2.
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Ajmer
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7
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3.
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Pali
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8
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4.
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Jodhpur
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10
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5.
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Barmer
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7
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6.
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Jalore
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15
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7.
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Udaipur
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9
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|
8.
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Banswara
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5
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9.
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Chittorgarh
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10
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10.
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Rajsamand
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10
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11.
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Bhilwara
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4
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12.
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Kota
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15
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13.
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Jhalawar-Baran
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7
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Total
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115
Party wise number of Contesting Candidates|
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Name of the Party
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Number of Candidates
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Bharatiya Janata Party
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13
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Indian National Congress
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13
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Bahujan Samaj Party
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10
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Indian Peoples Green Party
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2
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Ambedkarite Party of India
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7
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Rashtriya Kranti Party
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1
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Shivsena
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4
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|
Independent
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43
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|
Indian Indira Congress 
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1
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Proutist Sarva Samaj
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2
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|
Bhartiya Tribal Party
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4
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Bahujan Mukti Party
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|
3
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|
Rashtriya Rashtrawadi Party
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1
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Communist Party of India
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2
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|
Communist Party of India  Red Star
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1
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Marxist Communist Party of India 
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1
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Satya Bahumat Party
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2
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Right to Recall Party
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2
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Rashtriya Krantikari Samajwadi Party
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1
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Aarakshan Virodhi Party
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1
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Bhartiya Kisan Party
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1
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Total- 115Sourced from ECI Website
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt visits Headquarters, Project Shivalik of BRO in Rishikesh
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt visited the Headquarters, Project Shivalik of Border Roads Organisation  in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand on May 25, 2023. He was briefed about the works being carried out on the roads of strategic significance, ongoing Char Dham Yatra and various construction works related to Bharat Mala project. He expressed satisfaction over the speedy implementation of the infrastructure works being carried out by BRO, particularly in border areas in harsh terrain and inclement weather.
Congratulating BRO for constructing and black-topping the highest motorable road in the world at 19,300 ft at Umlingla Pass in Eastern Ladakh, Shri Ajay Bhatt commended Project Shivalik for working at such high altitudes with dedication. He also praised the outstanding feat of the project in successfully completing the repair and rehabilitation work of Joshimath-Auli Road to facilitate the conduct of joint training of Strategic Indo-American units, at a very short notice.
The Raksha Rajya Mantri also appreciated the fact that BRO is the only agency that successfully completed ordered down-gradation and scrapping of vintage vehicles, becoming the first and only government organisation to achieve the target. He, later, interacted with the troops and praised them for their high morale and diligent service to the nation. He also lauded the efforts of BRO towards enhancing border tourism.
Shri Ajay Bhatt also paid homage at Amar Karmyogi Smriti by laying a wreath. He planted a Palm Sapling to mark the ‘Lifestyle for Environment Campaign’.
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers – May, 2020
Labour Bureau has been compiling Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers every month on the basis of the price data collected from 600 sample villages spread over 20 States by visiting personally to the designated outlets. In view of the containment measures taken to limit the spread of COVID-19, the personal visit of the field staff was suspended w.e.f. 19th March 2020 and prices were collected through electronic means of communication. In the month of May 2020, the price data was received from 433 villages which were collected, to the extent possible, through personal visits and telephone calls.
The All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers  for the month of May, 2020 increased by 5 points and 6 points to stand at 1019  and 1025  points respectively. The major contribution towards the rise in general index of Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers came from food, with  4.44 points and  4.70 points respectively, mainly due to rise in prices of rice, arhar dal, masur daal, ground nut oil, meat goat, poultry, vegetables and fruits etc.
The rise/fall in index varied from State to State. In case of Agricultural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 2 to 19points in 14 States and a decrease of 1 to 7 points in 5 States while it remained stationary for Rajasthan State. Tamil Nadu State with 1208 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh State with 788 points stood at the bottom.
In case of Rural Labourers, it recorded an increase of 1 to 18 points in 15 States and a decrease of 1 to 7 points in 5 States. Tamil Nadu State with 1194 points topped the index table whereas Himachal Pradesh State with 838 points stood at the bottom.
Amongst states, the maximum increase in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers was experienced by Karnataka state  mainly due to rise in the prices of rice, jowar, ragi, meat goat, poultry, vegetables and fruits, bidi, and barber charges etc. On the contrary, the maximum decrease in the Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers was experienced by Bihar state  mainly due to fall in the prices of maize, onion, fruits & vegetables etc.
Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL and CPI-RL decreased to 8.40% and 8.12% in May 2020 from 8.80% and 8.52% respectively in April 2020. Inflation based on food index of CPI-AL and CPI-RL is at  10.40% &  10.21% respectively in May 2020.
All-India Consumer Price Index Number 
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Group
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Agricultural Labourers
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Rural Labourers
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Apr.,2020
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May,2020
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Apr.,2020
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May,2020
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General Index
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1014
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1019
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1019
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1025
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Food
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971
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977
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975
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982
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Pan, Supari, etc.
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1654
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1665
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1666
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1678
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Fuel & Light
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1104
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1105
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1099
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1099
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Clothing, Bedding & Footwear
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1003
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1003
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1022
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1022
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Miscellaneous
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1019
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1020
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1024
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1025